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David Wandel: Give & Take?

A guest editorial on the latest Community Services debacle. Once again I write as a citizen of Madison and happen to be a Committee member...

Hulsey Really Blows It – Not Trustworthy.

Spencer Black rethinking his endorsement. Kristin has a big chunk of the story. Here's the latest statement: Date: Saturday, October 30, 2010, 9:24...

Funding For BioAg Gateway and BioLink

Why does this facility need more money? And why do they need to take it from Community Services?

The City’s Priorities . . .

I think Mark Clear and Judy Compton just launched class warfare (or at least threw more fuel on the fire in the neighborhoods vs business community flames) with their budget amendment that will be discussed at Board of Estimates on Monday at 4:30. I'm afraid the vote will be 4 - 2. Or 3 -3 and the Mayor would break the tie.

Railroad Tracks Revelations

Dan Melton reports on a walk along the tracks with officials in preparation for high speed rail . . . they seemed to learn...

What is Wrong with the CDA now?

Seriously, wear perfume to a meeting and risk losing your Section 8 assistance?

McDonell on Rail Referendum

McDonell: Vote No on Phony Rail Referendum. Or Don’t. There’s a lot at stake next Tuesday. We’ll go to the polls to choose our...

City of Madison, New Protected Classes!

That's right, landlords, employers, places that provide public accommodations and public facilities can no longer discriminate based on . . . gender identity, genetic identity, citizenship status and victims of domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking . . . and more.

Operating Budget Amendments by Alders (Updated 2)

Here's what the Board of Estimates will be discussing on Monday.

Round Up in Pictures

This could be one big "Stoopid City" post . . . but the pictures are kind of a then and now kind of round up.

Watchdog: 25 years of Muckraking and Rabblerousing

Bill Lueders from the Isthmus shares some of his writings from the past few years . . . catch my interview on his book! Ok,...

City Tree and Wind Storm Damage (Updated!)

In case the wind takes a toll on the trees and properties around you . . .